U.S. Products Solus 500, Operating Instruction

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8 SOLUS
®
500 - 56041969 6/07
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE A - ENGLISH
SET-UP AND OPERATION
CAUTION!
Use care when handling hazardous chemicals.
Never leave the machine running when you are not actively using it.
To avoid vacuum motor damage, always make sure the
fl oat fi lter is clean and that it can travel freely before you operate the machine. Always use
a defoamer any time foam is present.
DANGER!
Do NOT use solvents, or any chemicals that may be fl ammable, explosive or combustible.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS:
Select a proper pre-spray for the surface to be cleaned, and apply the pre-spray. Use a neutral pH rinse or detergent (6 to 10 pH) in the unit to
prevent premature wear of the pumps, seals, and other components. Damage caused by the use of improper or strong chemicals is not covered by
warranty. Powdered chemicals are not recommended.
1. Fill the holding tank (2) with clear water and pre-spray with the detergent of your choice (we recommend a CRI approved chemical). Mix well.
Although this machine is designed to supply instant hot water, the addition of warm water to the holding tank would increase heater ef fi ciency.
Never use water above 130º F/54º C in the solution tank.
2. Turn off all the switches. Plug in cord #1. (This cord runs the pump and vacuum).
3. Attach the priming hose to the Solution Hose Quick Connect (10) and place the open end into the vacuum tank.
4. Turn on the pump (turn pump pressure dial (C) all the way clockwise) and let it run until the pump is fully primed (approximately 30 seconds to
1 minute). Once the pump is primed, turn off the pump and disconnect the priming hose. Attach the cleaning hose (3 & 10) and tool.
IF YOU WANT HEATED SOLUTION:
5.
Plug in the heater cord (identi fi ed by “H” on the back of the machine). NOTE: If the Separate Circuit Locator Light (E) does not illuminate when
the heater cord is plugged in, then both cords are on the same circuit. Try other outlets until the light comes on. See Bypass Switch section
(below) if you are unable to get a green light.
6. Turn the Heat Control (A) clockwise to the desired temperature.
7. Turn on the pump (C) and spray through your tool a few times to fi ll the lines with solution. Begin cleaning.
8. Re fi ll and empty the tanks as necessary.
9. When fi nished with the job, vacuum all unused solution into the recovery tank, and dump the tank. Clean the tanks and fi lters. Clean the tool
and hoses. Store the machine in a heated location.
SEPARATE CIRCUIT LOCATOR
This unique, patented “smart system,” operated by a solid state circuit, will inform the operator when the two cords are plugged into separate lines
by illuminating the green, indicator light. This helps prevent tripping circuit breakers.
BYPASS SWITCH
The Bypass Switch (F) completely bypasses the separate circuit locator system. Use this feature when you cannot get the green Circuit Locator (E)
to come on and you believe that the two cords are on separate circuits.
CAUTION:
If the bypass switch is on when the two cords are plugged into the same circuit, the breaker in the wall panel may trip.
AUTO VACUUM SHUTOFF
When the recovery tank is full, the fl oat system will shut off the vacuum motor to prevent the machine from over fl owing. The fl oat may not work in
foam. Always use a defoamer to prevent over fl ow. Once the vacuum motor shuts off, the Vacuum Switch (D) must be turned off, the recovery tank
emptied, and then the vacuum switch turned back on (up position) to get the vacuum motor started again.
CAUTION:
Always make sure the fl oat is clean and travels freely before turning on the machine. A fl oat that is stuck will cause the vacuum motor
to suck in water, resulting in vac motor damage.
PUMP PRESSURE:
Make sure the cleaning tool is spraying when adjusting the pressure, otherwise the pressure reading will be inaccurate.